Claire Galea (Page 5)

Claire Galea is a mum of three currently reading for a Degree in Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, as a mature student. She is keen about holistic patient-centered care as well as public education about health-related subjects, which she frequently writes about on Wham as a Content Writer and Website Editor.

Claire is also passionate about spreading awareness on the negative effects that domestic abuse leaves on its victims’ mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing. She is the author of two downloadable ebooks, namely Heal Your Life Forever and 5 Simple Steps To Creating The Life Of Your Dreams.

Click here to check out Claire's full bio as well as a list of all her Wham published articles

baby loss awareness week

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Baby Loss Awareness Week is an event held annually in remembrance of all babies lost through pregnancy or soon after birth. This includes mothers, partners, other family members and friends. During this week, more than 90 charities get together to tackle key issues that are common among those who have lost a baby, with the main aim to help them feel less isolated and not alone. If you have lost a baby, or you have been given the news to expect a loss, we are very sorry. Below we will be outlining services that you can make use of, as well as some things thatRead More…

world contraception day

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World Contraception Day is celebrated every year on the 26th of September. World Contraception Day aims to create awareness on all available contraception methods, so that people can make healthy informed decisions related to their own sexual and reproductive health. The annual World Contraception Day campaign was initially launched in 2007, and was created around the vision where every pregnancy is wanted. The concept of family planning along with access to preferred contraceptive methods is essential for women’s well-being and body autonomy. It also supports prosperous community development, and helps in reducing poverty. Contraception Has Increased Opportunities For Women Financial Opportunities: A third of wageRead More…

bacterial vaginosis penis microbiome

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Bacterial Vaginosis is an infection caused by an imbalance in the vaginal microbiome; a common cause of unusual smelly vaginal discharge with a different consistency and colour, evident especially after sex. However, about 50% of women with Bacterial Vaginosis experience no symptoms. Similarly, itchiness and soreness are usually not present during this infection. Bacterial Vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in itself, but it can increase your chance of getting various STI’s such as HIV, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia, or gonorrhea, as well as lead to fertility issues. Although Bacterial Vaginosis is quite common, there is not yet a clearly known cause. However,Read More…

what does a miscarriage feel like

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A very common question women ask during pregnancy is “what does a miscarriage feel like?”. Here is all you need to know about miscarriages… A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy within the first 22 weeks where the baby has not gained 500g in weight. There are different types of miscarriages, as listed below: Spontaneous / Complete Miscarriage: when the womb empties itself completely Silent Miscarriage: when the baby dies but is not miscarried Incomplete Miscarriage: when pregnancy tissue is left in the womb Blighted Ovum: when the pregnancy doesn’t develop properly Although the cause of a miscarriage is sometimes unknown, it happens mostlyRead More…

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It is estimated that about 10-15% of couples within reproductive age suffer from infertility. Recently more and more couples seek assistance when faced with infertility. This increase may be due to women seeking to become pregnant at a later age than before, success in infertility treatment and increased awareness on the subject. This however doesn’t remove the fact that infertility tends to induce mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety. Negative Effects and Causes of Infertility Known factors that may contribute to infertility include cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, excessive weight as well as a decrease in libido. Additionally, depression may also result inRead More…